Optimising school energy use with smart systems
- Schools in the UK are increasingly focusing on improving energy efficiency to manage rising energy costs and reduce their environmental impact. Implementing Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS) and upgrading to energy-efficient solutions, such as LED lighting, can lead to significant cost savings and a reduction in carbon emissions.[1]
- Schools can leverage technology not just to save energy but also to engage students in learning about sustainability. Displaying real-time energy usage data via screens connected to BEMS, and involving students in energy-saving initiatives through competitions and assemblies, helps integrate practical learning with environmental stewardship, fostering a culture of sustainability among students
- Schools are increasingly expected to derive social value from their procurement decisions, ensuring that contracts deliver benefits beyond cost savings. Social value in procurement can include educational enhancements, community engagement, and environmental improvements. For instance, incorporating a webpage on the school’s website to track and display energy savings contributes to transparency and community involvement, making the procurement process more holistic and impactful
Achieved a 21.5% cost saving against budgeted expenses
New BEMS system to provide energy on a demand-led basis
Real-time energy data displayed via screens connected to the BEMS
Creation of an energy monitoring webpage on the academy's website
Pupil engagement on energy and sustainability through energy-focused competitions and assemblies
Estimated payback period of 3 years for the energy management project.
Scheduled and reactive maintenance provided for the BEMS system.
References:
[1] https://www.sms-plc.com/insights/sms-and-my-utility-genius-launch-energy-education-programme-energy-in-schools/
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